03-18-2024 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE #LA24-000009 March 18, 2024 Page 2 of 5 Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Staff agrees with the applicant’s assessment. The property is subject to an extreme average lakeshore setback line. The neighboring homes that determine the required setback are located a substantial distance from Lake Lydiard. The property is unique with a flag shape lot. The site has been designed to minimize negative impact on neighboring views that are currently enjoyed. The property to the south will not be impacted by the proposed house placement. The proposed septic areas are location along the north side of the property requiring the home to be constructed on the south side of the parcel. The home is situated towards the southern portion of the lot and the home has a proposed height of less than 20 feet. The proposed location of the home and home design limits impact on the neighboring property to the northeast. LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-420 & 78-1279 – Setbacks: RR-1B District Required Proposed Rear (Street) 50’ 50.4’ North Side 30’ 90’ South Side 30’ 165’ Lakeshore 150’ 157’ Average Lakeshore Not Compliant Section 78-330 – Lot Area/Width: LR-1B District Lot Area Lot Width Required 87,120 s.f. (2 acre) 200’ Actual 96,888 s.f. (2.2 acres) 334’ @ 150’ / 509’ @ OHWL Section 78-1680 and 78-1700 – Hardcover Calculations: Stormwater Overlay District Tier Total Area Allowed Hardcover Existing Hardcover Proposed Hardcover Tier 1 96,888 s.f. 24,222 s.f. (25%) 0 s.f. (0%) 8,891 s.f. (9.18%) Applicable Regulations: Average Lakeshore Setback Variances (Section 78-1279) The property is currently vacant. The neighboring properties to the north and south determine the average lakeshore setback. The average lakeshore setback line is extreme and eliminates a building envelope due to the neighboring homes being substantially setback from the lake. The property to the north is a flag lot with the home set back approximately 560 feet from Lydiard Lake. The home to the south is approximately 375 feet from Lake Lydiard. The proposed home will not impact the views currently enjoyed by the neighbor to the south. The site has been designed to minimize impact to the northern neighbor. Governing Regulation: Variance (Section 78-123) In reviewing applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances from the literal 25